Topical Wound Care Treatment and Indications for Their Use

Abstract

In this chapter, we will explore the role of various topical wound care strategies, and the evidence, or lack thereof, in support of their use in diabetic foot ulcer patients. The chapter is divided into two major sections that cover Basic and Advanced wound care strategies. The myriad wound care compounds, dressings, and devices are discussed. The chapter concludes with general recommendation for ulcer management based on stage.

Zelen C, Serena T, Gould L, Le L, Carter M, Keller J, Li W. The publication is expected to follow in a future issue of the International Wound Journal. The Early View electronic publication of the study in the International Wound Journal is now available in the Wiley Online Library. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/iwj.12566/pd.

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